I love the way the internet allows us to connect with women all over the world. Here is Beverly with a passion for Cuba and Peru, living in a small town in New Zealand and leading tours for women and men to those magic destinations.

More about Beverly in her words…

Beverly at Machu Picchu

My love affair with Latin America first began 30 years ago when I traveled to Peru as a backpacking tourist. I fell in love with the people, the colors, the landscapes, the markets, the weaving, and as life would have it I ended up staying!

I spent the next 12 years of my life living in Huancayo, Peru. A town surrounded by the Mantaro Valley mountains and its many indigenous craftspeople, in the Central Andes. I ran a popular local pizza restaurant and hostel, taught Spanish to visitors, and began a family. Peru became my second home.

Is Cuba on your bucket list?

In 1996, we returned to New Zealand, but I knew part of my heart would always live in Latin America. So, for over seven years, it’s been my passion and privilege to share the beauty, wonders, and secrets of the places I love, and know intimately, with others through my small group tours.

I would say I’m an all five senses kind of traveler. I love nothing more than getting into the local atmosphere of a place and soaking it all up. I can be found in a bustling market trying on indigenous skirts, relaxing in an outdoor cafe enjoying a pisco sour or mojito (depending on the trip!), or perusing the local vendors for my favorite street eats.

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Thanks Linda, defintely on mine too 🙂 Keep in touch with Beverly va her website – and ask her to get on her mailing list. I will keep the tours updated on the Women Travel website, but there is always a bit of a timelag http://www.womentravel.info